Short Hills and Millburn residents drop off laptops, Macs and desktops at our Somerville shop, about 37 minutes by Route 24 and I-78. Flat-rate quotes, honest diagnostics, and your device never leaves our hands.
We serve Short Hills from our Somerville shop: about 28 miles, almost all highway.
Route 24 West to I-78 West, then I-287 South and Route 202/206 into Somerville. Most Short Hills customers are here in about 37 minutes, with free parking at the shop.
Computer Repair Services for Short Hills & Millburn Township
We don't have a location in Short Hills, and we're upfront about that. What we do have is a shop that's been at the same address in Somerville since 2011, a flat-rate process with no surprises, and a technician who picks up the phone and gives you straight answers.
Short Hills and Millburn residents make the I-78 drive because the usual alternatives, a big-box service desk or mailing a MacBook off and waiting weeks, don't compare on price, speed or communication. Drop it off, go about your day, pick it up fixed.
Laptops, Macs, desktops and everything in between are handled in-house. No subcontractors, no shipping, no runaround.
What We Fix
Computer Repair Services for Short Hills NJ: Home & Business
Drop-off repair for Short Hills households, plus IT support for local businesses.
For Homeowners
Residential repair for 07078 & Essex County
Laptop & Desktop Repair for Short Hills
Laptops that won't charge, desktops that won't start, cracked screens, loose hinges and endless restart loops. All major Windows brands.
MacBook & iMac Repair
Batteries that won't hold a charge, damaged screens, slow Macs that need an SSD, and macOS that won't finish loading.
Data Recovery Serving 07078
Failed drives, dropped laptops, deleted files, liquid damage and corrupted storage. $75 diagnostic before any recovery work begins. Data recovery for Short Hills NJ
Make an older PC feel new again. An SSD and more RAM can add years of use to a machine with a healthy board.
Custom PC Builds
Gaming rigs, creator workstations and quiet home office towers, built with quality parts and tested in Somerville. Starts with a $150 consultation credited to the build. Custom PC builder for Short Hills NJ
Standard turnaround 48–72 hrs · drop-off only
For Businesses
Business IT for Short Hills NJ companies
Rush In-Shop Repair
⚡ Jump the line for $100
For a machine your business can't be without: rush service puts it at the front of the queue on my bench.
On-Site Projects in Short Hills
Network setup, workstation rollouts, server installs and office moves at your Short Hills location.
Monthly IT Support
One monthly rate covers upkeep and priority help for your Short Hills office computers.
Remote Support for 07078
Screen-share fixes for software issues, email problems and urgent troubleshooting for business clients.
Backups for Short Hills Businesses
Backups that actually get tested, plus a plan for what happens when a drive or a ransomware attack takes a machine down.
New PC Setup & Migration
New workstations set up with your software and files moved over from the old machine.
What Short Hills & Millburn Customers Typically Bring In
Premium devices, high-stakes data. Short Hills and Millburn residents tend to run high-end machines, MacBook Pros, Dell XPS and ThinkPads, loaded with work files, financial documents and irreplaceable photos. The stakes are higher when something fails, so every job starts with a real diagnostic and a flat quote before anything is touched.
Home offices at full capacity. A lot of households here include finance, law and consulting professionals working remotely, so a dead work machine is a lost day, not an inconvenience. Standard repairs take 48 to 72 hours, and rush service ($100) moves yours to the front of the line. MacBooks without the appointment queue and "slow" that turns out to be a failing drive round out the list: catching a dying drive early is the difference between a simple SSD upgrade and a data recovery job.
Dave's vs. The Usual Options
Dave's Computers vs. the Usual Options for Short Hills Residents
The Apple Store, big-box service desks and mail-in services all exist. Here's the honest comparison.
Turnaround Time
The Chains
1–3 weeks or longer
Dave's
48–72 hours standard repairs
Where Your Device Goes
The Chains
Shipped to a regional depot
Out of your hands for weeks
Dave's
Stays in our Somerville shop
Never leaves the building
Who's Working On It
The Chains
Rotating staff, varying skill
Different tech every visit
Dave's
15+ years of bench experience
Same technician since 2011
How You Pay
The Chains
Memberships pushed at the counter
Add-ons that climb fast
Dave's
Flat quote, diagnostic credited
No subscriptions
From Short Hills to Somerville
Our Shop: About 37 Minutes from Short Hills
Twenty-eight miles, nearly all of it on Route 24 and I-78. Free parking, walk-ins welcome.
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FREE
Parking
Turn-by-Turn from Short Hills (07078)
Take Route 24 West from Short Hills
Merge onto I-78 West and follow it about 17 miles
Take I-287 South, then exit for US-202/206 toward Somerville
Follow US-22 West briefly to the North Bridge Street exit; the shop is at 75 N Bridge St
Dave's Computers operates from a single shop at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville. We don't have a location in Short Hills or Millburn Township and we don't do in-home repair for residents, because the bench is where the parts and test equipment are. Here's why in-shop repair works better.
$25Off Your Repair
New Customer Discount
$25 off services over $100 at our Somerville shop for Short Hills, 07078 & Essex County residents. New customers only. Not valid on diagnostic service. Cannot be used with any other offer or service.
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Heads up: Dave's Computers has no storefront in Short Hills. The shop is at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville, about 28 miles away. Residential repairs are drop-off only.
Honest, Flat-Rate Pricing
How Much Computer Repair Costs for Short Hills Customers
Same pricing regardless of where you're coming from. The diagnostic is credited toward the repair when you go ahead.
Starts At
Diagnostic
$75Credited to repair
Credited in full when you approve the repair. Custom-built and boutique PCs: $149, credited toward labor.
Most Common
Standard Repairs
QuotedAfter diagnostic
Most repairs land here: one flat price, sent by text after the diagnostic, before any work begins.
Starting At
Data Recovery
$199Quoted after diagnostic
From clicking drives to accidental deletes. The diagnostic shows what's recoverable before you commit.
How pricing works: I diagnose it, text you a flat price, and wait for your answer. No surprise add-ons, no hourly billing, and rush service is available for $100. Same pricing for Short Hills as every town we serve.
Google Reviews
What Customers Say on Google
Live from the Dave's Computers Google listing. Tap any review to read it on Google Maps.
I engaged "Dave's Computer" to build a new custom build Windows 11 computer as replacement for the Windows 10 machine.
I presented my thoughts and needs to Dave about the new unit and he asked some basic questions as to my needs and want for the new unit. We touched on cost for the unit and I left...
I dropped off my laptop, and Dave gave me a clear overview of the problem (he had experienced similar issues on 3 others of the same model) and the cost. Communication was clear and helpful. Once he started the repairs, he kept me updated. I would absolutely use Dave again!!
I have been going to Dave's Computers for years because he always fixes my problems. I also use his anti-virus and it is as good as any, if not better, than others that I would have to pay much more for. If you're having problems, go to Dave's. He doesn't break the bank and he solves the problems.
Over the last decade or so, whenever I had a computer problem, I went to Dave. I recently had a very worrisome crash; the system failed to boot up. (I hadn't needed to use him for about 3 years.) I paid the "rush fee" on Saturday when dropping the machine off with the weekend agent. By Monday...
"As a Broker of over 40 years in New Jersey I rely on my computer help", which is the artery to my success and business. Thank goodness Dave's is here for me with the messes I get into with scammers, land grabbers and just uneccesary things that I pick up. The most effective virus program have ever...
I had previously tried to build my own PC to no success. Even though right now it is really tough to get a PC built due to the price increases with RAM’s, GPU’s and other parts because of AI, I still really wanted to get one for myself. I came across Dave’s Computers online and went in for a...
What Short Hills residents ask before they make the drive.
Do you have a computer repair shop in Short Hills NJ?
No. We operate from one location at 75 N Bridge St in Somerville, about 37 minutes from Short Hills via Route 24 and I-78 West. Walk in during business hours, no appointment needed.
Do you do house calls or on-site repair for Short Hills?
House calls: no. Home computers come to our Somerville shop so they can be tested properly before pickup. You can read the reasons here.
On-site: yes, for Short Hills businesses that need networking, installs or multi-computer projects.
Is there a fee just to look at my computer?
Yes, a diagnostic: $75 for standard brands like Dell, HP and Lenovo, $149 for custom-built and boutique PCs. Either way it's credited toward the work if you approve the flat quote that follows.
Do you repair MacBooks? Is it better than going to the Apple Store?
Yes. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac are among the most common machines we work on. We're an independent shop, not an Apple Authorized Service Provider, so there's no appointment queue, and you get a flat quote after the diagnostic.
My work laptop went down and I need it back fast. Can you prioritize it?
Yes. Standard repairs take 48 to 72 hours, and rush service ($100) puts your laptop at the front of the line. Tell us at drop-off and we'll be upfront about what's realistic for your repair.
How fast can you finish a repair?
Standard repairs take 48 to 72 hours. Need it sooner? Rush service is $100 and moves your computer to the front of the line. Chain stores that ship devices out often take one to three weeks.
Can you work on my Mac?
Yes. MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini, along with every major Windows brand and custom-built PCs.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk in during business hours: Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat 9–2. You'll check in on our kiosk, which explains how the service works before you sign.
Will my computer leave your shop?
No. It stays in our Somerville shop from drop-off to pickup. Nothing is shipped to a depot or a contractor.
New Customer DiscountMention this page when you drop off
75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ · For Short Hills / 07078 / Essex County customers · New customers only · Valid on services over $100 · Not valid on diagnostic service · Cannot be used with any other offer or service · Present at drop-off · Expires 60 days from print date
Ready to Get Your Computer Fixed?
About 37 minutes from Short Hills on I-78. Drop it off, get a flat-rate quote, pick it up fixed. No shipping, no strangers, no surprises.
